543rd MP Co

• World War II Origins: The 543rd Military Police Company (MP Co) was originally constituted on 10 June 1943 in the Army of the United States as the 543rd Military Police Company. • European Theater Service: The unit served in Europe during World War II, participating in campaigns such as Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. • Cold War Role: After WWII, the 543rd was inactivated and reactivated several times, including periods of service in Germany during the Cold War, providing law enforcement and security support for U.S. forces. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The 543rd MP Co’s insignia features a green and gold color scheme, traditional for military police units, and often includes symbols of justice and authority. • Vietnam Era Activity: The company was reactivated during the Vietnam War era, providing support at various posts and contributing to stateside readiness and law enforcement. • Operation Desert Storm: Elements of the 543rd deployed in support of Operation Desert Storm in 1990-1991, providing area security and POW operations. • Global War on Terrorism: The 543rd MP Co has deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, conducting convoy security, law enforcement, and detainee operations. • Fort Drum Assignment: The unit has been stationed at Fort Drum, New York, and is often associated with supporting the 10th Mountain Division. • Humanitarian Missions: The company has participated in humanitarian relief efforts, including disaster response operations in the U.S. and abroad. • Honors and Decorations: Over its history, the 543rd MP Co has earned campaign streamers and unit commendations for exemplary conduct and mission accomplishment in multiple conflicts and theaters.